Clinical Research Scientist

About the role
We are recruiting a Clinical Research Scientist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional to lead the delivery of high-quality research projects that generate meaningful evidence and improve patient outcomes.

As a Clinical Research Scientist you will oversee the day-to-day management of multiple research studies, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in embedding research into clinical practice while working collaboratively with clinicians, governance teams, data specialists, and external partners.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine project management, research expertise, and people leadership to ensure studies are delivered efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

As a Clinical Research Scientist, you will:
• Lead the delivery of clinical and real-world evidence research projects from set-up through to completion.
• Develop research protocols, study documentation, ethics applications, governance submissions, SOPs, and operational processes.
• Manage and mentor research staff, supporting their development while maintaining high standards of scientific and operational excellence.
• Oversee participant recruitment, follow-up, data collection, quality assurance, and study compliance.
• Monitor study progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure all research activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR, research governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and interpret research data to support evidence generation and improve patient outcomes.
• Prepare research reports, publications, presentations, and evidence summaries.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, academic partners, and external stakeholders to integrate research into clinical care.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external teams to support successful research delivery.

What we are looking for
• Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering clinical research within healthcare, academia, life sciences, or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading research projects and managing research teams.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, ethics, informed consent, GDPR, and UK clinical research regulations.
• Understanding of UK healthcare systems, including NICE guidance and NHS structures.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting healthcare or clinical research data.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external research partners.
• Experience within medical cannabis, chronic disease, pain management, health economics, outcomes research, or statistical software would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex research programmes in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three, plus 8 bank holidays

• Pension matching up to 5% employer contributions

• Private healthcare scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Cycle-to-work and EV scheme

• Genuine growth: collaboration across teams, representation at industry events, and direct involvement in shaping a scaling business

About Montu

Montu UK is the leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines, dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative environment where talented people develop their careers whilst contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. Your work here has a direct impact on patients' lives and on expanding access to modern medical treatments.